"Huh. Well, I guess this works then."
"Do you remember the techniques Clara and I went over with you?" Grandpa asked.
I nodded.
"Good.Let's start with that then. Tracy, why don't you go take a seat over there?"
"Okie dokey!"
I waited until she was safely sitting on the ground a good distance away. Then I closed my eyes, focusing on blocking everything out. Grandpa walked me through it, just like before. It seemed a little easier this time around, even though it had been a while.
"Now. I want you to unlock the chest, open it. Let your magic out."
I hesitated. The fear of hurting him or Tracy was strong in my mind.
"Don't be afraid Violet. I'm here, I won't let anything happen. Nothing is going to happen."
Taking a breath, I imagined the lock on the chest. Conjuring up a key, I unlo
